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Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, scientists have been working at a record-breaking pace to develop a vaccine. This usually takes years, even decad...

Materials Plush from all new materials. Stuffed with polyester fiber fill. Surface washable: sponge with water & soap, air dry. Packaging ...

Depression is the most common mood disorder in the U.S. and is prevalent throughout the world. It is also referred to as major depressive disorder ...

Pancreatic beta cells play a vital role in maintaining blood sugar levels by producing insulin.  Delve into the fascinat...

This sensation can lead to desperation, so make some preparations for this situation, or else you'll face dehydration! This adorable plush represen...

Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, contains the genetic code that describes the physical characteristics of every known life form. Find out how DNA wor...

Escherichia coli is a bacterium that naturally lives in the intestines of healthy animals and humans, however, there are strains of E. coli, specif...

Although the origins of Ebola hemorrhagic fever are unknown, the Ebola virus was first recognized in 1976 near the Ebola river in the Congo in Afri...

FACTS: The egg cell, or ovum, is the largest and most important cell in the world – and it’s only found in women! Although men produce over a milli...

Estrogen is the female sex hormone responsible for the development of typically female characteristics.This is based on the shape of the actual mol...

The eye is a complex organ that focuses and processes light into the sense of sight.  The cornea, a transparent membrane, first directs light throu...

The gallbladder is a small organ nestled under the liver.  It acts as a bag to store and concentrate bile, a dark green to yellowish brown fluid pr...

Gallstones are hardened clumps of bile. Bile is a dark green to yellowish brown fluid produced by the liver, stored in the gallbladder, and then de...

How much do I love thee? How about a million barrels worth and 2.5 billion heartbeats! Your heart is only about the size of your fist and 10 ounces...

FACTS: Heart disease is by far the leading cause of death in much of the world. Over 500 million suffer from cardiovascular disease, which includes...

HCV is perhaps the most dangerous of the hepatitis viruses. Like HBV, it is transmitted by bodily-fluids. It causes severe liver damage in 70% of c...

Breaking out is hard to do. Learn the facts. Our STDs are the perfect reminder to get tested and be safe. FACTS: Herpes is one of the great-grandda...

H.I.V. (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that kills the CD4 cells, or T-helper cells, which help the body fight infections. Once the body's...

Indulge in the charm of our GiantMicrobe House Fly, adorned with pearl and silver wings, brilliant eyes, and a crested head—a delightful addit...

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that includes more than 100 different strains or types. “Low risk” HPV types can cause the common warts which...

Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder in the world. Approximately 30% of adults have symptoms of insomnia and over 10% may have chronic insomn...

Irritable bowel syndrome is much more prevalent than inflammatory bowel disease. IBS affects an estimated 15% of the global population. In the USA ...

Did you know? Renal cell carcinoma is the most common type of kidney cancer, but when detected early, treatment is more manageable sin...

Perfect teaching tool and gift for anyone who enjoys balancing their bodily fluids, removing wastes, controlling the production of red blood cells ...

Perfect teaching tool and gift for anyone who enjoys balancing their bodily fluids, removing wastes, controlling the production of red blood cells ...

FACTS: The Kissing Disease, or mononucleosis, is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (named after its discovers Michael Epstein and Y. M. Barr.)  More...

Spread the love with this special edition COVID-19. Love in the Time of COVID is a gift that your loved ones will cherish for years to come.COVID-1...

Lung Cancer Awareness:Lung cancer is often misunderstood, with a common misconception being that only smokers can develop it. While sm...

Millions of people get Measles every year, despite a vaccine that's spot-on.  Spread awareness with this adorable plush measles virus. GIANTmicrobe...

Meningitis can be a real headache – and a pain in the neck too. Learn how to stay clear of this fathead. Great for medical professionals and health...

For allergy season, dust storms, and cleaner breathing this mask will protect you in style whatever the situation. This one-of-a-kind limited-editi...

Cell biology and organelles have never been this exciting, engaging and adorable! This colorful plush mitochondrion represents the powerhouse of al...

There are about 3,000 species of mosquito, but culex pipiens is the most common. It is found almost all over the world, except in Antarctica. Spani...

Staphylococcus aureus is a very common bacteria often found growing harmlessly on the skin. Although originally responsive to penicillin, strains s...